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x-scan

Fetch and summarize X/Twitter posts from tweets, timelines, or topic searches.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#timeline#twitter#parsing#rss#x-scan
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RonanCodes/ronan-skills --skill x-scan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: x-scan
Source: https://github.com/RonanCodes/ronan-skills/tree/main/skills/x-scan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RonanCodes/ronan-skills --skill x-scan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This tool enables you to fetch and summarize posts from X (Twitter) without manual browsing, consolidating content into a digest for analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-tweet fetch: Retrieve full text and metadata for a specific tweet via FXTwitter (no auth).
  • User timeline and topic searches: Gather recent posts from a user or search topics using Nitter RSS fallbacks when official APIs are unavailable.
  • Structured output: Return distilled results suitable for quick review or feeding into further analysis.

Quick Start

Invoke /ro:x-scan with a tweet URL, a user handle, or a search topic to fetch and present posts.

Frequently Asked Questions about x-scan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch and summarize X Twitter posts without manual browsing?▼

Fetching and summarizing X Twitter posts without manual browsing requires retrieving distilled findings from single tweets, user timelines, or topic searches. This approach consolidates content into a structured digest suitable for quick review or further analysis.

Can I retrieve a single tweet's full text and metadata without authentication?▼

Retrieving a single tweet's full text and metadata without authentication is possible by fetching the specific post via FXTwitter. This method requires no auth and returns the complete post content.

How do I gather recent posts from a user timeline or search topics when the official API is unavailable?▼

Gathering recent posts from a user timeline or search topics when the official API is unavailable involves using Nitter RSS fallbacks. This requires curl and optional xmllint for RSS parsing to retrieve the distilled results.

Do I need any specific tools or credentials to scan X Twitter timelines and topics?▼

Scanning X Twitter timelines and topics requires curl and optional xmllint for RSS parsing. When credentials are present, a paid API can be used for user timelines, but Nitter RSS fallbacks work without them.

What are the limitations of using RSS fallbacks to scan X Twitter user timelines?▼

Limitations of using RSS fallbacks to scan X Twitter user timelines include dependency on Nitter RSS availability and the need for optional xmllint for parsing. Without paid API credentials, you are restricted to these fallbacks for gathering recent posts.

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